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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing its efforts to ensure drivers, passengers, and children are properly restrained while traveling California's roadways. The CHP has partnered with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) on a new traffic safety campaign entitled, "California Occupant Restraint Education" (CORE).

Getting a chance to learn about the cowboy life and their Western/agricultural heritage here in the Central Valley, students at Fair Oaks Elementary recently enjoyed a full day of 'hands on' learning for the annual Ag Day festivities.

With the September retirement of former Oakdale Public Services Director Thom Clark, and the subsequent appointment of Jeff Gravel as the interim director, the city's Public Services Department needs additional management to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, according to Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer. As a result, Whitemyer has called for the city to create two Interim Public Services Manager positions.

Shoppers looking for unique home décor or holiday treats won't need to travel far as the Funky Flea Market teams with Bloomingcamp Ranch for a "Fall into Christmas" event. The event will be hosted at the ranch on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stanislaus County, in partnership with the Oakdale Tourism and Visitors Bureau, are working together on a project to install two electric vehicle charging stations in two parking spaces in the Gene Bianchi Community Center parking lot near the Oakdale Library. After discussion by the city council, in a split 3-2 vote, the City of Oakdale moved to have two parking stalls near the library designated strictly for electric vehicles only and their charging.

Streets will once again close down to make way for the Oakdale High School student body and the Annual Homecoming Parade. The event will be hosted on Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 1:30 p.m. to conclude the week of homecoming events. Homecoming royalty will be crowned later that evening at the Corral. (See photos, Page A3.)

Academic and sports teams are not the only areas where Oakdale High School is making its mark. As Oakdale Agriculture programs continue to grow and thrive, there is good and valid reasons why Oakdale Joint Unified is turning its focus and energy to the Oakdale School Farm.

Have you ever had an idea that you thought could possibly be a great invention but weren't sure whether or not that idea was already thought of? That was me for the last three years. This past weekend my "bubble was popped," as they say! While watching my favorite fishing program, one of the products that was being endorsed was very similar to my idea. I wasn't mad; I was more surprised to see a major tackle manufacturer behind the product. I've since taken more of an interest towards patenting ideas and the overall invention process. One ...

Modesto Junior College is offering a 'Cash for College Night' for high school seniors and recent graduates. The workshop is set for today, Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Technologies, Room 113, on East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto.

Visit the City web page at www.oakdalegov.com or Like us on Facebook at - City of Oakdale Recreation and Gladys L. Lemmons Senior Community Center for more information regarding senior and recreation activities in Oakdale, and facility & park rentals.

The local American Association of University Women, Oakdale, Riverbank, Escalon (AAUW ORE) Branch is currently planning its major scholarship fundraising event to be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. The cost for this event is $25 per person. Tickets are available from current members, at the door, or by calling 209-847-8553. The price of the ticket includes appetizers, beverages, both a silent and oral auction and viewing of a film related to travel on the Spanish, Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail.